The SouthField project continues to drag. Why not develop the land as an agricultural center to serve the region?

Weymouth has an established yard waste program as a steady source of compost material. On Oct. 1, a state law will require large institutions to recycle organic material (“Rethinking garbage,” Feb. 15). Start a program to collect and compost that material, and create a protected hydroponic agriculture center.

Give back to those institutions that join the recycling program. Establish a produce market. Work with local restaurants for specialty products.

The benefits are more jobs, reduced organic waste and a service to local communities. There are many other opportunities that could be realized. We have great potential here – why waste this opportunity on more residential and commercial space? How can we convince those indentured to the current plan to consider a new approach?